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This free car-maintenance video series offers step-by-step instruction from our expert mechanic on how to replace a valve cover gasket, from removing it to cleaning it and replacing it.
There are 20 videos in this series:
Replace a valve cover gasket to prevent gasket leaks and better maintain your car, as our expert mechanic explains in this free car-repair video.
Learn safety tips--from safety equipment to skin car to safety preparation--when replacing a valve cover gasket in the free car-repair video.
While there are minimal tool requirements for replacing valve cover gaskets, each car differs; learn what tools and supplies you need for replacing a valve cover gasket in this free car-repair video.
Removing plug wires and hoses for accessibility when replacing a valve cover gasket is discussed by our expert mechanic in this free car-repair video.
Our expert mechanic offers tips and advice for removing hoses and ground wire when replacing a valve cover gasket in this free car-repair video.
When removing spark plug wires when replacing a valve cover gasket, pay close attention to the order in which they're installed; learn more in this free car-repair video.
Our expert mechanic offers tips for removing spark plug wires, particularly when they're hard and brittle, when replacing a valve cover gasket in this free car-repair video.
Remove the valve cover by removing the nuts, washers and rubber seals when replacing a valve cover gasket; learn more in this free car-repair video.
Remove the old gasket from the groove and inspect it for damage when replacing a valve cover gasket; learn how in this free car-repair video.
Use industrial salt intake to clean a valve cover gasket, getting the oil residue off the gasket groove when replacing a valve cover gasket; learn how in this free car-repair video.
Our experts mechanic offers tips for better cleaning and inspecting a valve cover when replacing a valve cover gasket in this free car-repair video.
Check the engine head with the valve cover seals for cleanliness when cleaning a valve cover when replacing a valve cover gasket; learn how in this free car-repair video.
From the o-ring to silicon sealant, learn how to install a new valve cover gasket with tips from our expert mechanic in this free auto-repair video.
Our expert mechanic offers tips for installing a new valve cover gasket when replacing a valve cover gasket, taking precaution for leaks; learn more in this free car-repair video.
Put the valve cover back, using the right tightening and torque specifications, when replacing a valve cover gasket; learn how in this free car-repair video.
After installing the valve cover itself, replace the four tightening nuts, when replacing the valve cover gasket; learn how in this free car-repair video.
Reconnect or install the valve cover plug wires when replacing a valve cover gasket, putting them back in their proper order; learn how with a bracket assembly in this free car-repair video.
Reconnect the valve cover hoses and check the ground wire for corrosion when replacing a valve cover gasket; learn how in this free car-repair video.
Check for leaks when replacing a valve cover gasket to make sure they function correctly; learn how from our expert mechanic in this free car-repair video.
After bringing the car engine up to operating temperature and noticing there aren't leaks, make a thorough inspection; listen to our expert mechanic's summary in this free car-repair video.
Changing your valve cover gaskets is an important way to keep your car running properly. The valve covers prevent dirt from contaminating your engine oil and the gaskets underneath keep oil from leaking to other parts of the engine, such as the spark plug wires. If you have an engine oil leak for example, it can cause contamination to the outside environment, the loss of oil and the emission of irritating smell through your heating system.
In this series of home car repair videos, our expert mechanic takes you through each step of repairing your valve cover gaskets. He demonstrates how to remove and replace valve cover hoses, spark plug wires and ultimately the gasket itself. Our expert will demonstrate how to clean the valve cover and how to put it back safe and sound. He will also show you how to check for leaks when you are finished with the job.
Mark Blocker Mark Blocker is a semi-retired ASE-certified master mechanic with more than 20 years of automotive experience. He has been a state-certified emissions specialist for more than 15 years and Ford EEC-certified for more than 11 years. Blocker has also taught as an electronics instructor for four years, and he has been a Snap-On technical training contractor for more than a year.dkdk
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